Adhesives Technology Handbook, 3rd Edition

Preface to Second Edition

I was asked by the publisher to update Arthur Landrock’s Adhesives Technology Handbook, which was first released in 1985 by Noyes Publishing. I have taken advantage of almost every bit of the material in the Landrock book by updating, revising, and including them in the present book.

There are many books about adhesives. Several excellent books are available that deal with the subject of adhesives from different points of view. Some have looked at adhesives from synthesis, chemistry, or bonding techniques points of view. Others have treated the subject from a practical standpoint. Of these, most are attempts to describe adhesion to a variety of materials including plastics, metals, wood, etc. A few books are highly ...